Alphabet Sangha

Alphabet Sangha

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

A meditation group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Same-Gender Loving, and Two-Spirit communities. Because that’s such a mouthful, we call ourselves the Alphabet Sangha. Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm For more information, visit the ALPHABET SANGHA WEBSITE

Midday Sangha

Midday Sangha

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Midday Sangha at EBMC Wednesdays at Noon! Join our peer-led multicultural sangha for silent meditation practice and community building. Every Wednesday 12:00 – 12:45   Silent sitting, standing or lying down meditation with optional walking meditation. 12:45 – 1:35     Potluck lunch with facilitated conversation about our practice and being the dharma in the world Midday Sangha […]

interConnected: Challenging Racism Inside and Out with Compassion, Mindfulness and Action

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

with Kitsy Schoen, Gregory Mengel and JD Doyle For those who identify as white interConnected is a five part series and meets on September 5, 12, 19*, 23 and 26. As white people in the U.S., we have been shaped by social, economic and other systems in which unearned privilege accrues to white people. To […]

Teen Sangha: Fall Session

Teen Sangha: Fall Session

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

EBMC Teen Sangha Fall 2018 Wednesdays, September 5th to December 5th 7:00 pm – 8:45PM pm EBMC Teen Sangha is a weekly meditation group for teens, ages 14-19 Led by Syra Smith, Nirali Shah, Anthony Maes, Raul Betancourt and Sarwang Parikh Our focus is on creating deeper relationships with ourselves and each other, having fun, […]

People of Color Yoga

People of Color Yoga

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Weekly Yoga Practice for Self Identified People of Color led by Satya de la Paz 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Build strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness in this all levels hatha yoga class. Each class has a unique, inspiring theme and personalized instruction that will leave you feeling joyous and rejuvenated. No registration required. […]

People of Color Sangha

People of Color Sangha

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

The People of Color Sangha is a growing tribe of people of color waking up and getting free! Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 PM For more information, visit the: POC SANGHA WEBSITE

Healing the Father Wound: Drama Therapy and the Dharma

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Open to male-identified participants with Melvin Escobar and Armand Volkas Many of us come to the practice of meditation to undo karmic knots – traumas that build up in our bodies, minds, and hearts throughout our lives. The father wound is a major kind of karmic knot that, when addressed, can help us heal individual […]

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

ONLINE: Multiracial Peer-Led Deep Refuge Group

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

The Multiracial Deep Refuge Group is a monthly exploratory Deep Refuge Group for and by people who identify as multiracial. Our meetings include periods of mindfulness meditation and sharing of narratives and perspectives as we come together to be seen and to see one another. By sitting and exploring our own unique stories, we can […]

Family Practice: Opening the Heart through the Buddha’s Teachings

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

with Baruch Golden, Fresh! White, Michele Ku and Shahara Godfrey We invite you to come and help create the diverse family sangha at EBMC. We welcome families with babies, toddlers, and children up to age 13. Children under 5 will need to have a parent/caregiver stay with them. This class features training on “Family Tea Time” […]

Every Body Every Mind Sangha

Every Body Every Mind Sangha

East Bay Meditation Center 285 17th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Every Body Every Mind Sangha is a weekly practice group for people living with disabilities, limitations, differences and chronic illnesses. Sundays 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Please come and take part in this time to meditate, share our lives and support with each other, and learn more about the dharma. There is no need to […]